2015 Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World Cup vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World Cup in M, the Trek X-Caliber in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World Cup is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World Cup M | Trek X-Caliber M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 413 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 600 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.3° | −1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.75° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 592mm | 602 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103mm | 1116 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 765 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 419 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World Cup, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World CupTrek X-Caliber
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Epic Elite Carbon World CupElite Carbon World Cup | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180 | Shimano HG31 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 1000 | Shimano M131 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control 29 | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Magura MTS | Trek HL 280 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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